Polio!

Aanam Gill and Taylor ponak

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2. What is the name of the organism that causes Polio?
- Poliovirus

3. What kind of organsism is it?
- Virus

4. What are the effects of Polio?
- Sore throat, fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarreha
- It can also cause paralysis or weakness of the muscles

5. What is the treatment for Polio?
- hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, physical therapy, orthepedic surgery, braces, and antibiotics can provide relief of symptoms and prevent complications

6. How is Polio transmitted?
- Highly contagious with respiratory droplets or saliva

7. How can you prevent this disease?
- Polio vaccine, gamma gloubulin

Websites:
http://polio.emedtv.com/polio/polio-transmission.html
http://www.medicinenet.com/polio/article.htm
www.mamashealth.com/polio.asp
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